This document provides an overview of probability and statistics concepts including:
- Random variables which can change from one experiment to another
- Probability distributions like the normal, binomial, and Poisson which describe probabilities of random variables
- Key concepts like mean, variance, and independence between random variables
- The central limit theorem which shows that sums of random variables will tend toward a normal distribution regardless of the original distributions
This document provides an overview of probability and statistics concepts including:
- Random variables which are variables that can change from one experiment to another. Continuous random variables have probabilities defined by probability density functions while discrete random variables have probabilities defined by probability mass functions.
- Important continuous distributions like the normal, lognormal, gamma and Weibull distributions. Discrete distributions include the binomial and Poisson distributions.
- Concepts like mean, variance, and independence which are used to analyze multiple random variables. Approximations like the normal approximation are used to simplify calculations for some distributions.
- Various topics are covered in detail including probability, random variables, distributions, plots, and analyzing relationships between multiple random variables. Key concepts are
This document discusses different types of probability distributions used in statistics. There are two main types: continuous and discrete distributions. Continuous distributions are used when variables are measured on a continuous scale, while discrete distributions are used when variables can only take certain values. Some important continuous distributions mentioned are the normal, lognormal, and exponential distributions. Important discrete distributions include the binomial, hypergeometric, and Poisson distributions. Key terms like mean, variance, and standard deviation are also defined. Examples are provided to illustrate how these probability distributions are applied in fields like quality control and reliability engineering.
This document discusses different types of probability distributions including discrete and continuous distributions. It provides examples and formulas for binomial, Poisson, normal, and other distributions. It also includes sample problems demonstrating how to apply these distributions to real-world scenarios like fitting data to binomial or normal distributions and calculating probabilities based on Poisson or normal assumptions.
There are two types of random variables: discrete and continuous. A probability distribution can be viewed as a probability function or cumulative distribution function (CDF). Properties of these include being between 0 and 1 and the CDF non-decreasing. Binomial and Bernoulli distributions relate to binary outcomes. The normal distribution is widely used in portfolio theory and risk management. Monte Carlo simulation uses probability distributions to generate random samples for modeling complex financial systems.
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This document provides an overview of key concepts in sampling and descriptive statistics. It defines populations, samples, parameters, and statistics. It explains why samples are used instead of whole populations for research. Common sampling methods like simple random and systematic sampling are also described. The document then covers descriptive statistics, including frequency distributions, measures of central tendency, and measures of dispersion. It discusses the normal distribution and how the central limit theorem applies. Key terms are defined, such as standard deviation, variance, and standardized scores.
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Here are the steps to solve this example:
(a) Compute the sample statistics:
Mean (x̅) = (Σxi)/n = (56.13)/10 = 5.613 cm
Standard deviation (s) = √[(Σ(xi - x̅)2)/(n-1)] = 0.6266 cm
(b) The interval over which 95% of measurements should lie is:
x̅ ± t0.025,9s = 5.613 ± 2.262(0.6266) = 5.613 ± 1.417 cm
(c) The estimated true mean value at 95% probability is:
μx = x
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- Formulas are given for calculating probabilities, means, and variances for each distribution
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- The shape of the Chi-squared distribution depends on the degrees of freedom. As the degrees of freedom increase, the Chi-squared distribution approximates a normal distribution.
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9. 3-2 Random Variables
• In an experiment, a measurement is usually
denoted by a variable such as X.
• In a random experiment, a variable whose
measured value can change (from one replicate of
the experiment to another) is referred to as a
random variable.
11. 3-3 Probability
• Used to quantify likelihood or chance
• Used to represent risk or uncertainty in engineering
applications
•Can be interpreted as our degree of belief or
relative frequency
12. 3-3 Probability
• Probability statements describe the likelihood that
particular values occur.
• The likelihood is quantified by assigning a number
from the interval [0, 1] to the set of values (or a
percentage from 0 to 100%).
• Higher numbers indicate that the set of values is
more likely.
13. 3-3 Probability
• A probability is usually expressed in terms of a
random variable.
• For the part length example, X denotes the part
length and the probability statement can be written
in either of the following forms
• Both equations state that the probability that the
random variable X assumes a value in [10.8, 11.2] is
0.25.
14. 3-3 Probability
Complement of an Event
• Given a set E, the complement of E is the set of
elements that are not in E. The complement is
denoted as E’.
Mutually Exclusive Events
• The sets E1 , E2 ,...,Ek are mutually exclusive if
the
intersection of any pair is empty. That is, each
element is in one and only one of the sets E1 , E2
,...,Ek .
16. 3-3 Probability
Events
• A measured value is not always obtained from an
experiment. Sometimes, the result is only classified
(into one of several possible categories).
• These categories are often referred to as events.
Illustrations
•The current measurement might only be
recorded as low, medium, or high; a manufactured
electronic component might be classified only as
defective or not; and either a message is sent through a
network or not.
17. 3-4 Continuous Random Variables
3-4.1 Probability Density Function
• The probability distribution or simply distribution
of a random variable X is a description of the set of
the probabilities associated with the possible values
for X.
30. 3-5 Important Continuous Distributions
3-5.1 Normal Distribution
Undoubtedly, the most widely used model for the
distribution of a random variable is a normal
distribution.
• Central limit theorem
• Gaussian distribution
50. 3-6 Probability Plots
3-6.1 Normal Probability Plots
• How do we know if a normal distribution is a reasonable
model for data?
• Probability plotting is a graphical method for determining
whether sample data conform to a hypothesized
distribution based on a subjective visual examination of the
data.
• Probability plotting typically uses special graph paper, known
as probability paper, that has been designed for the
hypothesized distribution. Probability paper is widely
available for the normal, lognormal, Weibull, and various chi-
square and gamma distributions.
66. 3-8 Binomial Distribution
• A trial with only two possible outcomes is used so
frequently as a building block of a random experiment
that it is called a Bernoulli trial.
• It is usually assumed that the trials that constitute the
random experiment are independent. This implies that
the outcome from one trial has no effect on the
outcome to be obtained from any other trial.
• Furthermore, it is often reasonable to assume that the
probability of a success on each trial is constant.
67. 3-8 Binomial Distribution
• Consider the following random experiments and
random variables.
• Flip a coin 10 times. Let X = the number of heads obtained.
• Of all bits transmitted through a digital transmission
channel, 10% are received in error. Let X = the number of
bits in error in the next 4 bits transmitted.
Do they meet the following criteria:
1. Does the experiment consist of Bernoulli
trials?
2. Are the trials that constitute the random
experiment are independent?
3. Is probability of a success on each trial is
constant?
77. 3-9 Poisson Process
3-9.2 Exponential Distribution
• The discussion of the Poisson distribution defined a random
variable to be the number of flaws along a length of copper wire.
The distance between flaws is another random variable that is
often of interest.
• Let the random variable X denote the length from any starting
point on the wire until a flaw is detected.
• As you might expect, the distribution of X can be obtained from
knowledge of the distribution of the number of flaws. The key to
the relationship is the following concept:
The distance to the first flaw exceeds 3 millimeters if and only
if there are no flaws within a length of 3 millimeters—simple,
but sufficient for an analysis of the distribution of X.
81. 3-9 Poisson Process
3-9.2 Exponential Distribution
• The exponential distribution is often used in reliability studies as the
model for the time until failure of a device.
• For example, the lifetime of a semiconductor chip might be modeled
as an exponential random variable with a mean of 40,000 hours. The
lack of memory property of the exponential distribution implies
that the device does not wear out. The lifetime of a device with
failures caused by random shocks might be appropriately modeled as
an exponential random variable.
• However, the lifetime of a device that suffers slow mechanical wear,
such as bearing wear, is better modeled by a distribution that does
not lack memory.
82. 3-10 Normal Approximation to the Binomial
and Poisson Distributions
Normal Approximation to the Binomial
83. 3-10 Normal Approximation to the Binomial
and Poisson Distributions
Normal Approximation to the Binomial
84. 3-10 Normal Approximation to the Binomial
and Poisson Distributions
Normal Approximation to the Binomial
85. 3-10 Normal Approximation to the Binomial
and Poisson Distributions
Normal Approximation to the Poisson
86. 3-11 More Than One Random Variable
and Independence
3-11.1 Joint Distributions
87. 3-11 More Than One Random Variable
and Independence
3-11.1 Joint Distributions
88. 3-11 More Than One Random Variable
and Independence
3-11.1 Joint Distributions
89. 3-11 More Than One Random Variable
and Independence
3-11.1 Joint Distributions
90. 3-11 More Than One Random Variable
and Independence
3-11.2 Independence
91. 3-11 More Than One Random Variable
and Independence
3-11.2 Independence
92. 3-11 More Than One Random Variable
and Independence
3-11.2 Independence
93. 3-11 More Than One Random Variable
and Independence
3-11.2 Independence